Cryptic crossword clue
Stop Act Four after what Feste repeats in Twelfth Night, perhaps 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DEACTIVATE

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The straight part
We know that "Stop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stop = deactivate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEACTIVATE mean?

DEACTIVATE verb
  1. To make something inactive or no longer effective
  2. To prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)
  3. To remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service

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